
The shelter is located in Carlsbad, NM.
Here at the Carlsbad Battered Families Shelter, we provide a safe and supportive environment for families in need when fleeing domestic violence. Our mission is to empower survivors and help them rebuild their lives. We offer a range of services including shelter, counseling , and more. Please explore our website to learn more about us and how we can help you or someone you know.

Thank you to Carlsbad Chamber Of Commerce Ambassadors for choosing us for November’s Business of the Month! We are honored and appreciate your support of our organization!

Left to Right: Assistant Director-Blaine Aragon, Shelter Manager-Marsha Nicholas, CBFS Board Chairman-Mario Carrasco, Executive Director-Erika Wright, Peer Counselor-Lexie Wright, Victim Advocate-Danielle Rogers, & Victim Advocate-Deborah Rogers

Carlsbad Battered Families Shelter is looking to hire a part-time (may eventually become full-time) who has an interest in working with victims and survivors of domestic violence. Experience working with families in crisis from various social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds is a plus, but not a requirement. This individual must be able to observe and assess human behavior while also demonstrating the ability to provide services to clients in a sensitive and empathetic manner. CBFS seeks a committed individual who can be assertive, diplomatic, and resourceful. We provide all the training.
High School Diploma Required! Drug, alcohol testing, and background checks are required. DWI convictions must not have occurred in the past seven (7) years. Applicants with a history of felony convictions, misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude or domestic violence need not apply. A valid New Mexico Driver’s License and current vehicle liability insurance and registration required. Pay depends upon education and experience.
Please send a cover letter and updated resume attention to Erika Wright, Executive Director P.O. Box 2396 Carlsbad, NM 88221.
No Phone Calls Please!
You may also Email questions and resumes to cbfs520@gmail.com
Attn: Erika Wright

EVERYONE DESERVES A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP.

We at Carlsbad Battered Families Shelter want to make sure that victims of domestic violence will have someone to call when they are in need of safety and shelter.
24 Hour Crisis Line-
575-885-4615

Our job here is to help you with dignity and respect. Our shelter is safe and confidential for you and your children. We hope that we can help you to move past this time of crisis with as little trouble as possible.

Support Groups, as well as Individual sessions are provided here at our shelter, by our Peer Counselor. Other services such as referrals to other agencies, assistance with restraining orders, and other legal help can also be arranged by an appointment,
Monday-Friday at
575-885-4615.
Carlsbad Battered Families Shelter would like to thank Lowe’s for their team that came out and replaced our flooring in our pet kennels and made a nice improvement to the entrance to the kennels with some pavers! It looks amazing! We are so grateful for your generous donation of your hard work and supplies! -OCTOBER 2025
Your generous donation will help us fund our mission to help those in need. Together, we can make a difference.
